GEO-DC Blog
Read about what’s happening in Washington, DC and learn of opportunities to impact legislation and policies.
About the GEO-DC
Recent Events
- AAPG President Scott Tinker sends letter to President-elect Barack Obama .
- President Scott Tinker submits AAPG response to the proposed changes to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission oil and gas reserves disclosure rules.
- Scott Tinker urges Congress to boost oil and natural gas research
- SEC invites public comment on new rule to modernize oil and gas reserves disclosure rules.
Action Alerts
- preparing of AAPG position papers on crucial issues (for approval by the Executive Committee)
- working to encourage AAPG members to communicate with Congress,
- preparing and providing testimony to Congress,
- developing and carrying out informational meetings on critical energy issues for Congressional staff, and
- maintaining a booth at the National Conference of State Legislators.
The GAC Action Alert email system will allow AAPG members to make comments on issues identified that would benefit from credible AAPG input.
AAPG Statements
Official statements approved by the DPA President and the AAPG Executive Committee now with links to relevant current legislation.
Washington Watch
Monthly column written by David Curtiss, GEO-DC Director for the AAPG Explorer.
Governmental Affairs Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) is an important and long-term part of the Division of Professional Affairs’ activities. The GAC’s program has been varied and has consisted of:
Division of Professional Affairs